About Dick Cheney's decline: Some observers believe the former vice-president is showing signs of mental illness. Others bark back, "You mean you've only just noticed?" Jonathan Chait slogs through the poisonous weeds of Cheneyland and takes a hard look at Cheney's pronouncements on Iran, Obama, American decline, etc. etc. Like all Republican officeholders and … [Read more...] about About Dick Cheney’s decline
Baltimore Protesters Seek More Answers In Death Of Freddie Gray
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New Book Questions Donations To Clinton Foundation
Donations to the Clinton Foundation has long been a source of concern to critics of the Clintons on both the left and right. A new book by a conservative author, but which is claimed to be well-sourced, is likley to create further problems for the Clinton campaign, especially in light of an unusual deal in which both The New York Times and Fox have exclusive agreements to use … [Read more...] about New Book Questions Donations To Clinton Foundation
Of Friends Departed and Fields of Poppies
[icopyright one button toolbar] We were on our way home, driving through the Texas Hill Country and still admiring the patches of bluebonnets with clusters of Indian paintbrushes, Texas buttercups, prairie winecups and other lovely Texas wildflowers popping their heads here and there in the late Texas afternoon sun. It had been a splendid day. The wildflower center we … [Read more...] about Of Friends Departed and Fields of Poppies
For Democracies, Can the End Justify the Means?
America and its allies had just defeated the Nazis in Europe and the Japanese in the Pacific when they were faced with a new enemy, the Soviet Union. Godless communists were viewed by many Americans as equally evil as the Nazis, and as some countries in Europe and Asia turned communist, the ideology was seen as monolithic and in thrall to the Soviets. (Unfortunately, this naive … [Read more...] about For Democracies, Can the End Justify the Means?
Twitter Could Predict Emergency Room Rush Hours
Just about everyone follows someone on social media who likes to complain about aches and pains, illnesses and maladies. While it can be tiresome, researchers at the University of Arizona say there is potentially life-saving value to people’s tweeting about their gripes. Research that will be published in the IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics… … [Read more...] about Twitter Could Predict Emergency Room Rush Hours
Confirm Loretta Lynch now
WASHINGTON -- In a sane world, the Republican-led Senate would have confirmed Loretta Lynch as attorney general months ago. But sanity hasn't been seen around here in some time. No one has raised the slightest question about Lynch's qualifications. No one disputes that she has been a tough, effective U.S. attorney and a strong manager. No one doubts she is fully capable … [Read more...] about Confirm Loretta Lynch now
I Was Going To Write a Long Article on Procrastination, but…
This from the Atlantic is a good article on procrastination. I was going to put this article up sooner, but I was eaten like Jonah in the Whale... come to think of that, maybe that's what procrastination is... a whale that munches you and you are immobilized in the whale's belly. How did that story end, now? And why is the word describing putting things off, so long? Maybe … [Read more...] about I Was Going To Write a Long Article on Procrastination, but…
The Forgotten Ones: Bi-Racial Children of Viet Nam
This is a fine and terrible and beautiful and necessary read. Sometimes to keep what yet has need above the waterline, is to witness. To witness and to speak of these matters-- until there are no more matters to speak of. … [Read more...] about The Forgotten Ones: Bi-Racial Children of Viet Nam
There is one who went before the favored Toqueville. Zavala, the Mexican
Lorenzo de Zavla written work is better recognized by his books titled: "Ensayo Historico de las Revoluciones de Megico des 1808 hasta 1830" which was published in Paris 1831 and in New York in 1832. His other book titled "Viages a los Estados-Unidos del Norte de America" which was published in the Paris 1831. In Zavala's book Journey to the United States of North America, … [Read more...] about There is one who went before the favored Toqueville. Zavala, the Mexican
SciFi Weekend: Orphan Black; Outlander; Roy Leaving Arrow; Oliva Munn, Super Hero; Gotham; Veep; Daredevil; The Americans; Sopranos Ending Explained; Jon Stewart On Why He Is Leaving The Daily Show
Orphan Black returned on Saturday, beginning with a fun scene for the fans. It was another scene with Tatiana Maslany playing multiple seestas at once in Helena's dream of perfect baby shower, reminiscent of the clone dance party scene last season. The theme for the season is girl clones vs. boy clones, which sort of sounds like a season of Survivor. So far I have far less … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Orphan Black; Outlander; Roy Leaving Arrow; Oliva Munn, Super Hero; Gotham; Veep; Daredevil; The Americans; Sopranos Ending Explained; Jon Stewart On Why He Is Leaving The Daily Show
Martin O’Malley and Jim Webb Faced The Media But Hillary Clinton Continues To Avoid The Press
Martin O'Malley appeared on Face the Nation today, on Sunday, told Bob Schieffer that he plans to decide by the end of May as to whether he plans to run against Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination. Schieffer asked him why he plans to run: O'MALLEY: Because I believe that our country faces big challenges. And I know that leadership is important, if we're going to … [Read more...] about Martin O’Malley and Jim Webb Faced The Media But Hillary Clinton Continues To Avoid The Press
From ‘Dead Broke’ To Millionaires
Several benefactors to the Clinton Foundation -- the nonprofit established in 2001 by former U.S. president Bill Clinton -- received favors from the U.S. State Department during Hillary Clinton’s tenure as secretary of state, according to a soon-to-be-released book accessed by the New York Times. The book, “Clinton Cash: The Untold Story of How and Why… … [Read more...] about From ‘Dead Broke’ To Millionaires
GMAB (Give me a BREAK): New York Newspaper says de Blasio wants to Challenge Hillary Clinton
As Charlie Brown would say: "SIGH." Yes, folks, its the silly season where all kinds of political speculation and paper-thin reporting can get big play. Stories can be generated by a story -- no matter how unlikely it is to become reality or if it's really a bunch of this -- because then it's picked up by s-e-r-i-o-u-s political reporters, becomes a topic on the … [Read more...] about GMAB (Give me a BREAK): New York Newspaper says de Blasio wants to Challenge Hillary Clinton
Holocaust Survivor believes he was saved to ‘tell the story’
Survivor believes he was saved to ‘tell the story’ By Rabbi Ben Kamin ENCINITAS, California (SEDONA)– Lou Dunst, the renowned and beloved survivor of four Nazi death camps and two aborted gas chamber murders, remembers many things. Of his innumerable escapes from certain death, he simply asserts: “Ha-Shem [God] made another miracle.” On one occasion, there was an … [Read more...] about Holocaust Survivor believes he was saved to ‘tell the story’
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Hillary Hits the Campaign Trail
Hillary Hits the Campaign Trail by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --David Letterman made Hillary Clinton’s campaign announcement video into a Scientology ad --Hillary Clinton's Calculated, Low-Key Campaign Rolls On --Mission possible? Turning Hillary Clinton into a fresh face. --How Hillary Clinton is Trying to Win Over Liberal Critics Mike Peters is … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Hillary Hits the Campaign Trail
A Dog’s Gaze Strengthens Its Bond With Humans
They say the eyes are the window the the soul. Cliché, yes, but if that saying was to apply to one thing, it’s arguable there’s nothing more fitting than the stare a dog owner and his companion share. That’s because each time it happens, triggers in both brains are being fired, and the love hormone oxytocin… … [Read more...] about A Dog’s Gaze Strengthens Its Bond With Humans
When are we conservative and when are we liberal?
When are we conservative and when are we liberal? Easy! Or pretty easy... We are culturally pretty liberal (albeit with some mama's boys on the sidelines reserving their right to tell everyone else how to live). We are economically pretty conservative (with the mama's boys active in the movement "MoreForMe,LessForYou" that works both sides of the issue. And "Less … [Read more...] about When are we conservative and when are we liberal?
Make room for more Republican candidates
Make room for more Republican candidates NASHUA, N.H — Think the Republican field is already crowded? Better find more room, because the roster of potential candidates for may grow even more. New Hampshire Republicans over the weekend heard from 18 people who are or may be running for president. Two others didn't attend. It probably didn't matter, because when the forum … [Read more...] about Make room for more Republican candidates
Seven Years On: Why The Sarah Palin Birth Hoax Story Still Shouldn’t Go Away
Rumors, innuendo and inconclusive photographs do not a true story make, but the fact of the matter is that seven years after the birth of Trig Paxson Van Palin, there is no proof that right-wing sweetheart Sarah Palin is his biological mother and evidence he may be her grandson. If you believe that I -- or anyone else -- has no business pursuing the question of whether … [Read more...] about Seven Years On: Why The Sarah Palin Birth Hoax Story Still Shouldn’t Go Away